Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Enigmatic Disappearance of the 9th Roman Legion
The story of the 9th Roman Legion, known as Legio IX Hispana, remains one of the most captivating mysteries of ancient military history.
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The Praetorian Guard: Rome’s elite bodyguards
The Praetorian Guard, an elite unit within the Imperial Roman Army, was established to serve as personal bodyguards to Roman emperors.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Was Caligula mad or just sick?
The figure of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula, has long fascinated the world.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Battle of Cannae: Rome's Darkest Day
The battle of Cannae, the darkest moment of the Roman Empire and the greatest death toll in its history.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Who was the best Roman warrior? Scipio Africanus: A man who never lost a battle.
Scipio Africanus: The greatest warrior of the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Women in Ancient Rome: Lives Shaped by Society and Law
The role of women in the Roman Empire, a life within a patriarchal society, where women were legally and socially subordinate to men.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
A Day in the Life of Ancient Rome: From Dawn Till Dusk
How was the daily life of the simple and not so simple people in Ancient Rome?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Falernian wine: Roman Empire's favorite
Falernian wine was one of the most renowned wines of the Roman Empire, coming from the hills of Campania in southern Italy.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Τhe Scutum of Dura-Europos: The only surviving Roman shield
The scutum from Dura-Europos is the only surviving semi-cylindrical shield (scutum) from Roman times.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Panis Quadratus: The Ancient Bread that Fed an Empire
The Roman bread, Panis Quadratus and its significance in the everyday life of the ancient Romans.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Beauty in ancient Rome: Unveiling the Secrets of eternal elegance
How did the ancient Romans take care of their face and bodies? What were the absolute standards and what types of cosmetics were they using?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why was the Roman Empire so amazing?
The remarkable achievements of the Roman Empire and its significance in shaping the modern world.
Roman Empire Stories
Did Caligula really declare war on Neptune?
A story about the day emperor Caligula ordered his soldiers to fight with the waves, declaring war on Neptune.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Hannibal ad portās: How 37 African elephants crossed the Alps.
The incredible crossing of Hannibal through the Alps that remains a testament to his daring and strategic genius, celebrated through the ages.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Crime and Punishment in the Roman Empire: Justice and Inequality
In the Roman Empire, crime & punishment went hand-in-hand with social status and cultural norms.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Roman Senate. Unveiling the power and intrigue behind the most powerful body of the Roman Empire.
The Roman Senate, the esteem body of the Roman Empire that wielded significant influence over public finances, military endeavors, and foreign relations.